Ordinance on the protection of moors. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Luzern Document type Regulation Date 1999 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Inland waters Wetlands Wild flora Protected area Zoning Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 December 1999. Abstract The purpose of the present Ordinance is to conserve and cultivate the moors and their environment and promote their regeneration. The text consists of 22 articles divided into 3 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Provisions on protection (II); Final provisions (III). Full text German Website www.lu.ch References - Legislation Implements Law on nature protection and landscape conservation. Legislation | Switzerland | 1990 (2015) Keyword: Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Basic legislation, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Protected area, Research, Wetlands, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Subsidy/incentive, Cultural heritage, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX